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NHTSARecalled Jun 17, 2015 · #15V383000

Speedometer may not Display the Vehicle Speed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 trucks manufactured November 15, 2014, to January 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the speedometer may not operate properly, possibly not displaying the vehicle's speed. If the speedometer does not show the vehicle speed, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Speedometer may not Display the Vehicle Speed
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2015 Western
UPCs

What you should do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new speedometer, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-683.

View the official CPSC notice